enamel
/ɪˈnæml; ɪ`næml/ n[U]
1 glass-like substance used for coating metal, pottery, etc for decoration or as protection 搪瓷; 珐琅; 瓷釉
Some of the enamel on this pan is chipped off. 这平底锅上的搪瓷有些已脱落.
[attrib 作定语]
enamel ware, ie manufactured goods such as pots, pans, etc with hard enamel surfaces 搪瓷器皿
enamel paint, ie paint that dries to make a hard glossy surface 瓷漆.
2 hard outer covering of teeth （牙齿的）珐琅质. =>illus at tooth 见tooth之插图. enamel, v (-ll-; US also -l-) [Tn]
cover or decorate (sth) with enamel 给（某物）涂上瓷釉
enamelled jewellery 带瓷釉的首饰.